Her own husband burnt her face with acid and she needs help

My name is Masha Zhigunova and I work at Vejthani hospital in Bangkok.

I'm raising funds to help a young mum who has been victim of a shocking act of cruelty from her husband !

Atsede Nigussie was so healthy before this bad incident happened. She is only 26 years old, mother of a 5 years old boy and married to her husband for over 5 years. She used to live together with her family in Ethiopia where her husband used to attack her violently, both physically and emotionally. Then he decided to go to Yemen to work illegally and stayed there for four months. Meanwhile, all of the house responsibilities were left to Atsede. She had to support her kid and her HIV positive mother by her own. One day, some of her neighbors told her that her husband was back from Yemen but he never contacted her nor visiting them at home. A night, it was around 11 pm when she was on her way back home. After entering her home, she tried to close the door but noticed that somebody was trying to open it back. When she opened the door again, she found her husband standing there which one immediately spilled some acid all over her face and body. Shocked, she screamed and shouted for help and ran away.

As you can see on the pictures, her whole face including her eyes, both legs and hands are severely burned. Now, she cannot see at all because of the damaged acid has caused. She also cannot open her mouth to eat and drink due to skin contracture.

After the accident, her family took her to the hospital at ER Department in Ethiopia and they attended the immediate medical care. Then, the medical team recommended her to get treated abroad for tertiary and thorough medical care and treatment. Right now, she is here at Vejthani Hospital in Thailand to get the only treatment she can get as they cannot treat her in her country.

I am pleading everyone to support her as her son and her helpless mother need her back home safe and healthy !

Thank you in advance.

More informationContact Vejthani Hospital : +66 2 734 0000

Update from December 15 2017

22 weeks ago

Atsede is still undergoing rehabilitation treatment. She has lost both her eyes and is now learning how to live without them. She had a very serious infection but has now overcome it and continues to receive treatment.

She is very greatful as she has the most important thing in her life, her little son to keep her going and also financial support from everyone who has and continue to donate to support her cause!!!

Update from September 07 2017

1 month ago

Atsede had debridement and skin graft done but they werent able to save her eyes..

We are looking for anyone who can teach her braille too so if you have any contact please contact me directly.

Thank you for your generosity guys, it means a lot to her to get support from so many people around the world !

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First donor

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I Doris

I am a little out of pocket at the moment, but plan to donate as soon as I get paid.

I am at a loss of what to say, there are no words to articulate why someone would want to hurt you like this. I cannot imagine how this feels for you, your son and your family. I am glad that you are being looked after by such a hardworking and caring team in Bangkok.

Sending love from London x

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Emyr

Heartbreaking. Wishing Atsede the speediest of recovery. What little comfort this donation provides, I hope it makes a difference.

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Danielle

Wish you the best of luck in your recovery. Sending prayers to you. X

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Anonymous

This is my third time donating. It's not much but I promised I'd make another. I think about Atsede often. I hope she is recovering well.

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Julie Smith

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Anonymous

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Alison Rayner

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Anonymous

This is my second donation. I will keep donating whenever I can. I hope Atsede is recovering well.

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Holly Conley

Praying for you and your son, for health, love and safety.

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Tanja Brestensky

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Anonymous

My thoughts are with you. I hope this donations will help on your path of recovery.

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Anonymous

Thank you for doing what you can to help Atsede. This is truly awful.

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Patrick

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Christina Wagner

Dear Atsede,
I have read what your husband has done to you and I am bewildered and very sad. I'm so sorry about what happened. Nobody can imagine what you have to do physically and emotionally. I wonder if your family is with you and hope you are told that people around the world are thinking about you and feeling with you. I wish you to stay strong - for you and your son. Show this man that he does not get you small, even though it is certainly hard for you to think positively about the future.
I live in Germany send you a lot of strength and am thinking about you.
Please do not give up!
Your Christina

1 month ago

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Matt

May our Lord Jesus Christ heal you. He is our Good Shepherd, who leads us to rest in green pastures, and by calm waters He will restore our bodies, minds and souls.
Love,
The Prado Chua family from Singapore

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Anonymous

All the best

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Anonymous

I give all may prayers to the Thai-Doctors to give Masha Z. a good health.

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Zana

Dear

I'm so so sorry for your situation... It gives no words for that...!
I wish you from my heart, so many power and praying for you!
God bless you!

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Bianca Siedenschnur

Dear Atsede Nigussiem,

I read about the vile attack towards you in the German media. It was heart-breaking to read about what happened.
I wish you that you will enjoy life again. I hope you will get support from your family and your cute son.

I hope that the donation from people all over the world supports you a little and gives you hope that you are not alone and that there are people who care about you.

I am thinking of you.

Best wishes to you from Bianca

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Andreas

Love from Switzerland. You are not alone.

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Anonymous

all the best.

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Chris

I wish you all the best to recover as quickly as possible from this horrible and cowardly attack. Will your wounds heal in time. Love and Peace from Germany

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Felix Leukermoser

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Nicolas Scholtes

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Anonymous

Wish you all the best!

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Mathias

Stay strong for your lovely Son! All the best for you both!

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Anonymous

I'm hoping that your pain is healed.

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Anonymous

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Julia

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Anonymous

Allah helps you

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Marc

All the best from Germany. I really wish you much strength and believe in a better future!!!

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Anonymous

There are many people thinking of you. Good luck for you!

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Romy

All the best!

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daniel beaton

Hope they find someway to help

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Marc

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Ami Sanderson

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James

I'm very sorry this has happened but I have a lot of love for you and am looking forward to seeing your recovery. Your situation has touched my heart and I want you to look forward to recovering because there is a future for you. Many people myself included are rooting for you.

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ทิพสุดา อู่รอด

ช่วยกันค่ะ

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Anonymous

Beautiful woman, sending so much love and prayers <3

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Kreuz

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Juergen

What is wrong with some people to do such a cruel thing

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Katie

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Anonymous

Best wishes from Germany. Hope, you are well soon. Love <3

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Anonymous

May allah ease her pain, keep her strong during this difficult time. May allah give her fast recovery. Ameen x

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สุวภัทร กาญจนสุทธากุล

Pls give her a new life

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Anonymous

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Patjama

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Sarah

Sending love xxxx

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Anonymous

You and your son will be very happy again one day. I am sure.

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Anonymous

All the Best for you

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André

Life can be so cruel.
July 15th is my birthday and probably the worst day of your life
I wish you much strength and all the good things in this world.
Do not give up!
Best Regards
André

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Anonymous

This is one of the most horrifying things I have ever seen. May God bless, protect and heal this woman in Jesus' name.

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Anonymous

All the best to you! Stay strong.

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Anonymous

Praying for you! Don't give up! ❤️

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Michael

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Anonymous

Good luck!

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Uwe Haecker

Just to help

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Su Chonthicha

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Christian Hart

I pray for you.

Don`t give up, please.

I wish you all the best.

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Josef

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Please don't give up.

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Anonymous

Stay Strong!

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janine

All the best to you!

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Anonymous

Dont give up. God bless you.

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Anonymous

Stay strong. You deserve so much. Sending love and healing wishes.

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Jonathan

Get better. You're awesome. You're in good hands and you can do wonderful and powerful things with your new life.

1 month ago

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Anonymous

You have suffered a heinous crime, you life has been forever altered and I'm so sorry that you are having to endure this. I wish you all the best for your future and pray that the medical professionals will be able to help you. God be with you, comfort you and bless you always.

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Kaemorine Prendergast

May God give you strength and total healing in Jesus' name I pray Amen. You are still beautiful. Xx Kae

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Amy

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Sameya mahmood

I am shocked and horrified as to what I have read you are a strong woman and I pray for you and you family as I'm sure many others are too lots of love from Manchester UK x x x

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Anonymous

This is horrific, may the rest of your life make up for this horrific act and may you find peace and happiness again.

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Anonymous

Sister, You are not alone

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Anonymous

Best wishes

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Anonymous

Keeping you in my prayers

1 month ago

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Jen

So horrific.

1 month ago

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Anonymous

What can I say, but your story saddened me so much. I wish you courage to survive and fight your grief, many of us do care.

1 month ago

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Elhem

You are a survivor not a victim, I wish all the best for you and your little one, my heart is broken for you but I have so much faith that everything will be ok .

such a beautiful soul, looking after her mother and her child, hope you get through this ❤️

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Jessica Sheppard

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Anonymous

What a beautiful woman. I hope she gets all the treatment and love in her life that she deserves. My heart and prayers go out to her!

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Emyr

Heartbreaking. Wishing Atsede the speediest of recovery. What little comfort this donation provides, I hope it makes a difference.

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Anonymous

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A Austin

Hope this helps x

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Malgorzata Januchowska

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Tahir Mehmood

You are not diminished. It is we who are diminished by our terrible acts. You were and remain part of the human family. You are respected and loved. And you have much love to give to your child. Please believe this. I will never forget you and you will be ever in my prayers.

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Naila Malik

I'm so sorry for what has happened to you. I don't have much money, but I hope this will help you towards your recovery.

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Hardeep

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Averil

It's not much, I wish I had more to give. From one mum to another <3

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Anonymous

I am heartbrioken but please be strong especially for your son. God will be your fortress and help you through this difficult time in your life. 2 Samuel 22:33

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Stevie Williams

With love from the UK. Please stay strong and fight to live for your son, don't let this evil man win.

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May

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Anonymous

Sending love from the UK, stay strong, you can overcome this.

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Anonymous

Sending you love and good wishes xxxx

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UK Friend

I wish you strength and peace for your recovery and the rest of you life ahead. Many people around the world are and will be holding you and your son in their thoughts and prayers - you are not alone and you are loved.

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Anonymous

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Ciaran

Sending all my thoughts

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Anonymous

you are beautiful, he is the monster. be brave x

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Michael Sinnott

Good luck!!!!

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Anonymous

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Jas

Our hearts go out to you and your family. Hopefully the evil person that did this to you will be brought to justice.

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Anonymous

I pray that you will make a full recovery.

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shelley king

my prayers and hopes are with you for all the good work you are doing to help this woman

1 month ago

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Anonymous

Praying for your recovery

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

With love

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James

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Roberta

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Chris Bennell

I wish you all the best going forward in life

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Lynn

I wish you the best of luck with your recovery. Stay positive and remember how strong you are, you are a survivor. It sounds like you are in good hands in Bangkok and I hope the money raised is able to help you. Best wishes from Manchester x

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Jessica Christy Tomkinson

I am so sorry to read about your situation. Regardless of how you feel right now, you are strong, beautiful women and mummy. Do not let a cruel weak man dictate the rest of your life.
Continue to be a fighter Atsede, take every day as it comes and create a new life for yourself and your wonderful little boy xx

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I Doris

I am a little out of pocket at the moment, but plan to donate as soon as I get paid.

I am at a loss of what to say, there are no words to articulate why someone would want to hurt you like this. I cannot imagine how this feels for you, your son and your family. I am glad that you are being looked after by such a hardworking and caring team in Bangkok.

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